Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to conclude the group stage of the Olympic women’s hockey tournament in Milan. This marks the sixth consecutive victory for the defending gold medalists in their head-to-head matchups with the Czech team.
Despite three losses in the first portion of the tournament, the Czech squad, coached by Carla MacLeod, had already secured a spot in the quarterfinals. Their final standing will depend on the outcomes of games involving Switzerland and Finland.
Julie Pejšová received her first start in net for the Czech team, and her first action on the Olympic stage, but it wasn’t the debut she hoped for. The Czechs began the game with a two-player advantage lasting 64 seconds, but were unable to capitalize, with one shot hitting the post.
Just 14 seconds after the penalty expired, O’Neill scored for Canada with a quick rebound. Pejšová then conceded two goals in a span of 39 seconds, ending her night in the net. Fillier scored after a deflection, and Stacey added another on a shot to the glove side.
The Czechs continued to struggle on the penalty kill, allowing two more goals from Goslingová while shorthanded. Fillier also hit the post during the power play. Vanišová had a chance to score during a Czech power play, but her shot also found the post. Adding to the Czech team’s difficulties, Čajanová and Juříčková were forced to depart the game due to injury.
After being held scoreless in three previous meetings, the Czechs finally broke through against Canada. With just four seconds remaining on a power play in the 49th minute, Natálie Mlýnková scored her third goal of the tournament.
